Hong Kong's SFC grants crypto platforms the right to offer staking services, boosting investor confidence and securing the city’s digital asset space.
The cryptocurrency market seems fascinating, but in reality, it is risky. You need to be on high alert if you wish to excel in this dynamic market. Your one small act of ignorance turned you into a victim. Why am I saying this? Read the case below.
The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has launched investigations into two companies—Pandabrokersvip and Weisshub Fin—for offering financial and cryptoasset services in Germany without the required regulatory authorisation. Both firms operate through websites targeting investors but are not listed in BaFin’s registry of licensed entities.
CMC Markets enhances trading with TradingView integration, offering tight spreads, 24/7 crypto CFD access, and advanced charting tools.
The UK regulator has identified eight firms using deceptive tactics, including fake credentials and copycat websites, to offer unauthorised financial services to the public.
Tether considers launching a U.S.-only stablecoin as new regulations emerge. CEO Paolo Ardoino highlights its potential as a 'settlement currency' in America’s evolving crypto landscape.
Investment scams are no longer the domain of obvious fraudsters and badly written emails. Today’s scams are polished, convincing, and alarmingly professional. They mimic the language and appearance of legitimate investment firms, targeting everyone from novice investors to seasoned professionals. A single mistake could wipe out years of savings. But by learning to spot the red flags early, you can protect yourself and your finances from these increasingly deceptive traps.
Spanish authorities have dismantled a sophisticated international cryptocurrency scam known as COINBLACK - WENDMIND that defrauded victims out of €19 million, utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology to lend credibility to false investment platforms.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has received Federal Court approval to shut down 95 companies involved in suspected investment scams.
Bureau of Immigration alerts Filipino migrants in the US about a new cryptocurrency scam trend. Learn how scammers target victims and how to protect yourself.
IG Securities announces margin rate adjustments to reflect market shifts, urging traders to stay informed for stable trading strategies.
In a significant shift that underscores an evolving trend in the proprietary trading industry, Wall Street Funded (WSFunded), a challenge-based prop trading firm, has officially become a licensed retail contract-for-difference (CFD) broker in the offshore jurisdiction of St. Lucia. This move is part of a growing wave of funded trading firms seeking broker licenses in exotic offshore locations to regain access to the popular MetaTrader platforms.
We urge you to take caution when dealing with brokers which are operating without the necessary licenses. These unauthorized brokers have been identified and exposed by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Here is the list of unauthorized brokers.
In recent years, forex brokers have increasingly turned to sports partnerships as a strategic means to enhance brand visibility, engage with diverse audiences, and bolster their market presence. These collaborations offer brokers a platform to connect with potential clients in dynamic and emotionally charged environments.
A Malaysian manager has suffered a devastating financial loss of RM651,800 after falling prey to a deceptive investment scheme via a Facebook advertisement that promised lucrative returns within a short timeframe.
A woman from Kuantan lost RM703,000 after falling for an investment scam linked to a platform called Quantedge Capital Co. Limited. The 47-year-old company manager believed she was investing in a legitimate opportunity shared with her through WhatsApp. Over the course of ten months, she transferred large sums of money but never received any returns.
A 69-year-old retired teacher and part-time contractor has lost more than RM700,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam advertised on Google.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino discusses stablecoin legislation, USDT’s U.S. ban potential, and a new U.S.-compliant stablecoin amid regulatory shifts.
The Bureau of Immigration alerts Filipinos about Telegram and Facebook being used by traffickers to recruit victims for online scam hubs in Southeast Asia.
Police warn of deepfake scams after a finance director nearly lost $499K. Learn how scammers use deepfake tech to impersonate execs and how to stay safe.